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What Causes Anxiety And Insomnia At Night While On Mirapex?
Question: I am on Mirapex for Parkinsons. I am extremely anxious at night and have insomnia.
Could the Mirapex be responsible?
Could the Mirapex be responsible?
Brief Answer:
insomnia and anxiety are not known side effects
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Mirapex is the trade name for the drug pramipexole.
It can be associated with side effects of the nervous system but more commonly causes drowsiness rather than insomnia.
It is not associated with insomnia.
There is a risk of abnormal thoughts as a side effect though anxiety is not mentioned specifically.
It is possible that some of the possible thoughts that may occur may be anxious.
Persons react to drugs differently so if, despite the fact that these are not known problems, you believe they are related to the medication, you should speak to your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
insomnia and anxiety are not known side effects
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Mirapex is the trade name for the drug pramipexole.
It can be associated with side effects of the nervous system but more commonly causes drowsiness rather than insomnia.
It is not associated with insomnia.
There is a risk of abnormal thoughts as a side effect though anxiety is not mentioned specifically.
It is possible that some of the possible thoughts that may occur may be anxious.
Persons react to drugs differently so if, despite the fact that these are not known problems, you believe they are related to the medication, you should speak to your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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